MATHEMATICS

JAMB 2005 - Question 3

Mathematics 2005 JAMB Past Questions - Question 3: Simplify 3 1/2 -(2 1/3 *1 1/4)+3/5

Simplify 3 1/2 -(2 1/3 *1 1/4)+3/5
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B:
C:
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Correct Answer

C

Explanation

3 1/2 - (2 1/3 * 1 1/4) + 3/5= 7/2 - (7/3 * 5/4) + 3/5= 7/2 - 35/12 + 3/5= L.C.M = 60= (210 - 175 + 36)/60= 7 1/60= 1 11/60